Big Gator Tools SDGMINI MINI V-Drill Guide 21 Drill Sizes by Big Gator Tools

I needed a drill guide for 1/16" and this is the only one I could find. This is perfect for making perpendicular holes with tiny bits. Seems to be holding up so far and its not wallowing out. I was a bit surprised when I got it, from the pictures I was imagining that it would be bigger but it is super tiny which is a good thing as you can get it into tighter spaces. There are centering score marks on every hole so it makes aligning it up to your exact location much easier. Impressed, good quality all metal not some plastic junk.

I found this to be a practical alternative to a drill press when working on an awkward-shaped wooden part or drilling with a right-angle attachment in a confined space. For perfectly-placed, right angle holes you can: (1) Dimple your hole, (2) slip this guide onto the bit in your hand-held drill, (3) push the tip of the drill bit into the dimple, (4) slide this guide down to the wood, and finally (5) clamp this guide in place. It works every single time. For depth-controlled holes without damaging your surface you can: (1) Add 0.500" to the depth of your locking collar, (2) drill through this guide, so the collar spins against this guide instead of your wood. The holes have just enough wiggle to not bind twist drill bits. The groove along the bottom lets wood debris clear the drill bit while this guide is still clamped in place.

I use this to drill perpendicular holes with a hand drill on guitar bodies. Mainly for six point vintage style bridges. It is well made and should last a lifetime.

I do a lot of custom installs (picture frames, mirrors, cabinets, shelves, hooks, hangers, tvs, etc,) and find this invaluable tool to drill pilot holes. Sure, you can do it freehand but sometimes the mount is at the edge of the stud and if you don't get it straight, it won't be secured. You also need a good stud finder and I have stud buddy, electronic one, and a top of the line yellow Franklin. I also have the other Gator that goes up to 1/2" hole.

Well made , can use indent , or flat side.

I have all three sizes of this line of drill guides. This small size is great for tap drills and other small sizes, and very handy for drilling through small round stock. The V on the bottom also makes a handy small V block when you need it. The marks on the side line up with the centers of the holes, so it is easy to line up with a mark. If you clamp it to the work, it is also useful for keeping the hole where you want it.

This little drill guide is handy tool. It greatly improves the accuracy of drilling by hand. I've been drilling pilot holes for three inch screws going into the edge 3/4" plywood and it's been accurate enough for that type of work. It doesn't quite compare to the accuracy or ease of set up of a proper drill press with fence. If you have the space and money one of those would serve you better in a shop. It still wouldn't have the portability though. Overall this does very nicely at it's intended use.

This tool is surprisingly small, but extremely well built. I had searched around and looked up the specs and was still surprised by it's size. I thought I should post a picture to show it. It's effectively a drill press you can fit in your pocket! This thing is SOLID! I can see this easily outlasting me. Other's have mentioned that it tends to move around if you don't clamp it down, and I can see where clamping it will certainly make it more stable. I've followed another reviewers' suggestion and used a center punch where I want the hole and then pushed the drill bit all the way through and centered it in advance before bringing the guide down into contact with the work surface. Then I can hold it steady enough with my hand, at least while working with wood. Here are the dimensions from the manufacture's website since this Amazon page is a bit sparse: LENGTH 3 5/8" WIDTH 5/8" HEIGHT 1/2" WEIGHT Less than 1 LB (I measure it to be 3.75oz / 107g) I wish they offered a combo pack with this one and the standard size one that goes from 1/8" to 3/8" - I would have bought both.

Ce guide de perçage est vraiment excellent, bien mieux que ce que j'avais pu utiliser auparavant, notamment les modèles plastiques chemisés d'un fourreau métallique de guidage, mais dont les diamètres ont bien trop de jeu, ce qui fait que l'on ne perce pas perpendiculairement au plan, ce que l'on recherche en fait. Avec ce guide, le jeu des trous est minime, ce qui fait que le foret est parfaitement guidé, et le trou reste parfaitement perpendiculaire. A recommander impérativement !

I have had multiple problems backing up photo's (iPhone 11/256GB) to old PC. This is simple, easy and it works every time. No fail. Highly recommend this product. Thanks.

Work perflecly

Solid, sturdy, heavy, durable, detailed, handy, and exceeds expectations. I got this little tool for tiny drilling applications. However, the time I hold it in my hand I knew I'll be purchasing more bigger sizes. Go for it without hesitations.

Algo pesada, pero muy útil. Se echa en falta una versión en medidas métricas